By MAY SLATER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA . He's one of the  most famous faces in world sport, but don't tell these tourists, they just wanted a family picture with the Opera House. When the couple crossed paths with Lewis Hamilton beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Tuesday, a 'selfie' with  the British Formula 1 Champion was the last thing on their minds. Instead, they stopped to ask the star to take a holiday snap of them and their baby. Scroll down for video . World Champion F1 Racer, Lewis Hamilton, was sight-seeing in Sydney this week when he was stopped by one young family to take THEIR holiday photo . Say cheese! Hamilton  takes a photo for the family before the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday . The oblivious couple strolled off towards the Opera House and Hamilton continued taking in the sights of Sydney . Shades: A smartly-dressed Lewis Hamilton was enjoying time out in Sydney after his win at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on the weekend . The oblivious tourists were snapped chatting with Hamilton on the harbour foreshore, while he diligently took their photo in front of the Sydney Opera House. The family then strolled off into the distance. Hamilton was taking some time out to explore Sydney Harbour after racing to victory at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on the weekend; visiting the iconic Opera House and taking a luxury yacht for a turn on the water. 'After a long day of media yesterday, sailing in Sydney with friends was a great way to end the day!' he posted to Instagram. 'Sydney is such a beautiful city.Can't wait to come back next year.' Hamilton, who is about to become Britain's richest ever athlete, says he loves 'beautiful Sydney' and can't wait to come back . World champ: Lewis Hamilton celebrates his win at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne . Shifting gears: 'After a long day of media yesterday, sailing in Sydney with friends was a great way to end the day!' Hamilton posted to Instagram. The Mercedes GP driver took a stroll under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Tuesday. Hamilton says he's keen to come back to 'sunny Sydney' next year . In what was the first race of the F1 calendar in Melbourne, Hamilton finished 1.3 secs ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg. After the Grand Prix celebrations, the Mercedes driver - who has also spoken of  pursuing a music career - reportedly saw a performance by home-grown artists Angus and Julia Stone in Sydney. Hamilton told media he would welcome a move for the F1 to 'sunny Sydney' if a proposed street circuit is approved by the NSW government. 'Street circuits are the best. For a driver they're the best and it's best for people to get close to — some 300,000 to 400,000 people leaning out of apartment windows.' he told the Daily Telegraph. The 30-year-old Mercedes driver  recently featured on the cover of the US  Man of the World magazine .
Sightseeing couple stop World Formula 1 champion  to take their photo .
Lewis Hamilton was taking time out in Sydney after winning the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne .
'Such a beautiful city': Hamilton says he's keen to come back to Sydney if street circuit gets the go ahead .